Comments for Pghpicturebook's Weblog http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com Children's Book Illustrators from Western Pennsylvania Thu, 15 May 2008 19:00:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on by Anni Matsick http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/2008/03/18/42/#comment-55 Anni Matsick Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:06:34 +0000 http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-55 What an absolutely beautiful illustration, I feel like I'm soaring! Wish I could be at the Heinz for your talks, John. I'm sure the seats will be filled. Anni What an absolutely beautiful illustration, I feel like I’m soaring!
Wish I could be at the Heinz for your talks, John. I’m sure the seats will be filled.

Anni

]]> Comment on April Critique Group Meeting by Liza Cheek http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/april-critique-group-meeting/#comment-52 Liza Cheek Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:46:10 +0000 http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/?p=40#comment-52 Metamorphosis was a fun theme! I tried out watercolors for this one and enjoyed it quite a bit! Liza Metamorphosis was a fun theme! I tried out watercolors for this one and enjoyed it quite a bit!
Liza

]]> Comment on Kim Kerr:Two Pittsburgh Events this past Sunday… by Mark Bender http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/kim-kerrtwo-pittsburgh-events-this-past-sunday/#comment-49 Mark Bender Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:25:15 +0000 http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-49 Kim, Thank you so much for all the kind words. The artists really put together wonderful, diverse presentations and their passion for illlustration is an inspiration. I was the Wolf Blitzer/ moderater of the program and I'm looking forward to the March 9th presentations. Our program will include: Kathy Rooney Anni Matsick Mark Bender Please stop in and check us out. MARK BENDER Kim,

Thank you so much for all the kind words. The artists really put together wonderful, diverse presentations and their passion for illlustration is an inspiration. I was the Wolf Blitzer/ moderater of the program and I’m looking forward to the March 9th presentations. Our program will include:

Kathy Rooney
Anni Matsick
Mark Bender

Please stop in and check us out.

MARK BENDER

]]> Comment on Every Story Tells A Picture by Liz Jones http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/every-story-tells-a-picture/#comment-48 Liz Jones Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:15:34 +0000 http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/?p=34#comment-48 Ah-- gorgeous! I love the soft colors and the light. Lovely stuff! Ah– gorgeous! I love the soft colors and the light. Lovely stuff!

]]> Comment on Kim Kerr:Two Pittsburgh Events this past Sunday… by Anni Matsick http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/kim-kerrtwo-pittsburgh-events-this-past-sunday/#comment-47 Anni Matsick Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:54:12 +0000 http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-47 Kim and Susan, so glad to hear you were inspired by the first session of Recast Talks! I'm looking forward to meeting you and others March 9 for part two. Parking in the lot opposite is discounted to only $4 if you tell the attendant you're going to the Heinz. See you then! Anni Kim and Susan, so glad to hear you were inspired by the first session of Recast Talks! I’m looking forward to meeting you and others March 9 for part two. Parking in the lot opposite is discounted to only $4 if you tell the attendant you’re going to the Heinz. See you then!

Anni

]]> Comment on Kim Kerr:Two Pittsburgh Events this past Sunday… by Rose http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/kim-kerrtwo-pittsburgh-events-this-past-sunday/#comment-46 Rose Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:06:04 +0000 http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-46 Susan! It sounds like you had a wonderful time, I'm sorry that I missed it! I was out of town that weekend, but I hope to be able to make it to the next Sunday of speakers at the Heinz History Center on March 9th....maybe I'll see you there. Rose Susan!

It sounds like you had a wonderful time, I’m sorry that I missed it!
I was out of town that weekend, but I hope to be able to make it to the next Sunday of speakers at the Heinz History Center on March 9th….maybe I’ll see you there.

Rose

]]> Comment on Kim Kerr:Two Pittsburgh Events this past Sunday… by Susan http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/kim-kerrtwo-pittsburgh-events-this-past-sunday/#comment-45 Susan Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:42:12 +0000 http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-45 Over a week later and I am finally sitting down to share my thoughts about the Recast speakers!! As Kim stated it went a bit longer than scheduled- which I never noticed sitting there, I got home feeling stimulated by the speakers, hearing about their work process,techniques and enthusiasm for what they do. I am not new to illustrating though I feel very armature at times in some areas. I joined the SCBWI last summer with hopes of a new market for my illustrating. It lead to this group where I am just delighted to be in touch with area artist. That Sunday there was a small intimate group to hear the speakers from PSI. Ron Thurston started by pointing out the ever important page balance with influences from the abstract art world. We viewed abstract painting samples, children book page, ad lay outs etc. which carried this same idea through out. I will even try his 'scribble and find the best painting' exercises. Seeing Ilene Winn-Lederer's portfolio of examples of her work and how she incorporates traditional work and digital was fascinating and enlightening. What fun it looks like! Gina Scanlon shared parts of her career journey,disciplines,and the stages of her work process. What joy she gets from doing what she loved- Portrait work. It was the first time I saw John Mander speak about illustrating children's books. But I could tell by others there he is a well respected and fun speaker.He to brought many examples of his work process and finished published books. I have not participated in anything Art related in such a long time. I wanted to share how stimulating it was. -For those who had hoped to get there, I hope you are able to next time or some other event or Museum show you have read about . What an encouragement it was to see all these artist doing what they love.Doing it with such excellence. I was so glad I took the time. Surprised by the impact on my pursuit as an illustrator by a few speakers. See you next time! Susan Over a week later and I am finally sitting down to share my thoughts about the Recast speakers!! As Kim stated it went a bit longer than scheduled- which I never noticed sitting there, I got home feeling stimulated by the speakers, hearing about their work process,techniques and enthusiasm for what they do.
I am not new to illustrating though I feel very armature at times in some areas. I joined the SCBWI last summer with hopes of a new market for my illustrating. It lead to this group where I am just delighted to be in touch with area artist.

That Sunday there was a small intimate group to hear the speakers from PSI. Ron Thurston started by pointing out the ever important page balance with influences from the abstract art world. We viewed abstract painting samples, children book page, ad lay outs etc. which carried this same idea through out. I will even try his ’scribble and find the best painting’ exercises.
Seeing Ilene Winn-Lederer’s portfolio of examples of her work and how she incorporates traditional work and digital was fascinating and enlightening. What fun it looks like!

Gina Scanlon shared parts of her career journey,disciplines,and the stages of her work process. What joy she gets from doing what she loved- Portrait work.

It was the first time I saw John Mander speak about illustrating children’s books. But I could tell by others there he is a well respected and fun speaker.He to brought many examples of his work process and finished published books.

I have not participated in anything Art related in such a long time. I wanted to share how stimulating it was. -For those who had hoped to get there, I hope you are able to next time or some other event or Museum show you have read about . What an encouragement it was to see all these artist doing what they love.Doing it with such excellence.

I was so glad I took the time. Surprised by the impact on my pursuit as an illustrator by a few speakers. See you next time!

Susan

]]> Comment on February Critique by Liz Jones http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/2008/01/27/february-critique/#comment-39 Liz Jones Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:08:26 +0000 http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/?p=12#comment-39 Wow-- Rose-- Sue Ellen Ross's stuff is amazing-- thanks for the link! I'm always fascinated by people who know at the outset where they want things to go-- for me, it's a matter of starting with general feel and working to specifics, and I always change my mind through the course of it-- a *lot*. Which could also explain why watercolor is not my strong suit! I think I'm just not that disciplined. Annie-- *love* your piece!! After looking at all your pictures, I was really looking forward to seeing your interpretation, and it's beautiful! On another note-- will you be at the Gardner Winter Music festival in Morgantown this year? I think it's the 23rd or so... I know we're going for the day Saturday. Maybe I'll see you there! Wow– Rose– Sue Ellen Ross’s stuff is amazing– thanks for the link! I’m always fascinated by people who know at the outset where they want things to go– for me, it’s a matter of starting with general feel and working to specifics, and I always change my mind through the course of it– a *lot*. Which could also explain why watercolor is not my strong suit! I think I’m just not that disciplined.

Annie– *love* your piece!! After looking at all your pictures, I was really looking forward to seeing your interpretation, and it’s beautiful! On another note– will you be at the Gardner Winter Music festival in Morgantown this year? I think it’s the 23rd or so… I know we’re going for the day Saturday. Maybe I’ll see you there!

]]> Comment on Kim Kerr:Two Pittsburgh Events this past Sunday… by Liz Jones http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/kim-kerrtwo-pittsburgh-events-this-past-sunday/#comment-38 Liz Jones Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:53:55 +0000 http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-38 Ooh! Thanks for sharing your experiences! I am really hoping to get to the second, though everything has been on the fritz for us lately, so I can't be sure. Can't wait to hear more about it when we meet next! Ooh! Thanks for sharing your experiences! I am really hoping to get to the second, though everything has been on the fritz for us lately, so I can’t be sure. Can’t wait to hear more about it when we meet next!

]]> Comment on February Critique by Annie Trimble http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/2008/01/27/february-critique/#comment-37 Annie Trimble Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:56:35 +0000 http://pghpicturebook.wordpress.com/?p=12#comment-37 Hey, Liz-- (Emailing from the 36th floor of the Hilton in midtown Manhanttan) Light on dark is also my current favorite way to work (I'm preferring medium warm browns for the background at this point). My whole portfolio is pieces worked that way, and all but two of them are digitally rendered. I start with a good pencil sketch, scan it in, then go for the color. Going with a medium/dark background also works really well with pastels. So here's my Mardi Gras challenge piece: http://annetrimble.com/art/Mardigras08.png I wanted to get the colors of the rural Cajun (south-central Louisiana) and bring in the little girl delighting in her Daddy's mask (she's not afraid of "clowns"). Annie Hey, Liz–

(Emailing from the 36th floor of the Hilton in midtown Manhanttan) Light on dark is also my current favorite way to work (I’m preferring medium warm browns for the background at this point). My whole portfolio is pieces worked that way, and all but two of them are digitally rendered. I start with a good pencil sketch, scan it in, then go for the color. Going with a medium/dark background also works really well with pastels.

So here’s my Mardi Gras challenge piece:

http://annetrimble.com/art/Mardigras08.png

I wanted to get the colors of the rural Cajun (south-central Louisiana) and bring in the little girl delighting in her Daddy’s mask (she’s not afraid of “clowns”).

Annie

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